Question

On January 1, 2021, Legion Company sold $290,000 of 6% ten-year bonds. Interest is payable semiannually on June 30 and December 31. The bonds were sold for $217,719, priced to yield 10%. Legion records interest at the effective rate. Legion should report bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021, in the amount of: (Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.) Multiple Choice $8,700. $10,886.

Answer 1

the bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021, in the amount of $10,8864

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the interest expense is shown below

= Carrying Value of Bond × Effective interest rate

= $217,719 × 10% yield interest × 6 months ÷ 12 months

= $10,886

Hence, the bond interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021, in the amount of $10,8864

Therefore the second option is correct